Does Apple Pencil work on other devices?

The Apple Pencil doesn't work on any iPhone, as it was designed to work solely with certain iPads. The iPhone's touchscreen is made differently than the one on the iPad, so the Apple Pencil isn't currently compatible. Even so, there are a number of third-party styluses available for many iPhone models.
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Can Apple Pencil be used with other devices?

The Apple Pencil and Apple Pencil 2 are only compatible with iPads and will not work with the iPhone. The Apple Pencil requires a display built for it, which iPhones do not have.
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Does Apple Pencil work with Android?

No. The Apple Pencil works differently from other styluses. It requires special hardware built into the iPad itself. It won't connect with any device that doesn't have that hardware.
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Does Apple Pencil work with any other tablet?

No, the Apple Pencil was designed to work with only the iPad Pro. The Pencil does not even work with other Apple devices such as the iPad Air 2, iPad mini models or iPhone models. If you're looking for a stylus that works with any iPad model, we suggest Pencil by FiftyThree.
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Does Apple Pencil work laptop?

The Apple Pencil can't be used natively with Mac computers as the displays don't have the touch other support required, but there is a way to paint or draw on an iPad using Apple's stylus and duplicate the content on a Mac.
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Does Apple Pencil only work with iPad Pro?

The Apple Pencil can only be used with the iPad Pro, so if you have a different iPad, Adonit Jot Pro is a great alternative.
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Is Apple Pencil worth it for students?

Thanks to creative app developers and their initiatives in education, the Apple Pencil is worth buying for teachers and students who want the best tools possible for an efficient and immersive classroom experience.
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What is the apple pencil 1 Compatible with?

The first-generation Apple Pencil is compatible with several of the older iPad models, including the iPad (6th, 7th, and 8th generation), iPad mini (5th generation), the iPad Air (3rd generation), the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st and 2nd generation), the iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and the iPad Pro 9.7-inch.
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Is there a stylus pen for iPhone?

When it comes to finding the best stylus for iPhones, a smaller stylus is important since phones aren't the largest of devices. The Metallic Vortex Stylus Pen is sized perfectly for iPhones or other mobile touchscreens and also includes a ballpoint pen.
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Are stylus pens universal?

The passive stylus conducts the electrical charge from your finger to the screen. A pro of the passive stylus, such as the Lamy stylus pen, is that it works on all touch screens. Whether it be Android, Windows, or iOS, the stylus will work on any screen that reacts to your finger.
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Can I use a pen on my phone?

Yes, you can use a stylus with your touchscreen tablet or phone.
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Can I use a stylus on any phone?

You get 20 styli for a super-low price, enough to share. And they are compatible with any device that has a capacitive touch screen.
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Does Apple Pencil work with iPhone XR?

The Apple Pencil doesn't work on any iPhone, as it was designed to work solely with certain iPads. The iPhone's touchscreen is made differently than the one on the iPad, so the Apple Pencil isn't currently compatible.
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How do I pair my Apple Pencil to my new phone?

Remove the cap and plug your Apple Pencil into the Lightning connector on your iPad. When you see the Pair button, tap it. After you pair your Apple Pencil, it will stay paired until you restart your iPad, turn on Airplane Mode, or pair with another iPad. Just pair your Apple Pencil again when you're ready to use it.
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Does Apple Pencil work with iPhone 12?

Answer: A: Answer: A: The Apple Pencil is not compatible with any version of iPhone.
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Will Apple Pencil work with older iPads?

The Apple Pencil is compatible with any iPad Pro model, and the very newest (current) iPad only. It will not work on your previous generation iPad.
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How long does an Apple Pencil tip last?

If you barely ever use your Pencil, the tip might last for years; if you're a Procreate whiz who draws every day, it might not make it six months. But in general, the average Apple Pencil user should replace the tip at least once every two years. This is more than enough time to wear down a Pencil tip.
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Does Apple Pencil work with iPhone 13?

No, the Apple Pencil does NOT work with the iPhone. Neither the first generation nor second-generation Apple Pencil works with any iPhone, including the iPhone 13 series or any iPhone Pro model. The fact that the Apple Pencil does not work with any iPhone is a big bummer to make iPhone users.
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Is an Apple Pencil better than a stylus?

The Apple pencil, in many ways, is superior to any other stylus available on the market. The unrivaled connectivity paired with class-leading features sets the Apple pencil leagues apart from all other pens. Availability of tips and better battery life may be a distinguishing feature of other third-party pens.
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Are Apple pencils waterproof?

Although the Apple Pencil looks like it's well-sealed, it isn't waterproof or even water-resistant. If your Apple Pencil gets wet, do your best to dry it immediately and keep it off for a few days. Using a dry, lint-free cloth, air drying, or even placing the pencil in a bag of uncooked rice can help.
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Is Apple Pencil fragile?

Does Apple Pencil Break Easily? Apple designed the Apple Pencil to be durable, with a small plastic tip to write with that can be easily replaced if damaged. The Apple Pencil 1 might not be as sturdy as the Apple Pencil 2, which has some other significant design differences.
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What is the difference between Apple pencil 1 and 2?

What is this? The difference between the Apple Pencil 1 and Apple Pencil 2 is which generation iPad it connects to, an additional gesture feature of double tapping the flat part of the pencil with the tip of your finger; this allows you to swap between the eraser and current drawing tool on drawing apps.
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Can you use an Apple Pencil on a trackpad?

Answer: A: As of right now Apple Pencil is not designed to be used with magic track pad. Apple does have a patent pending on the integration of the two though. If you want to use a stylus on track pad you can buy the touch stylus with the rubber bouncy tips to draw on Magic Trackpad or MacBook trackpads.
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Can you draw on MacBook Air?

You can now use an Apple Pencil or your finger with the sketch tools, or tap the plus sign and use the markup tools for adding text, a signature, a magnifier, or shapes and arrows. When you're finished marking up the document, click Done on your device. To save the changes, click Done on your Mac.
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